Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. If you have studied anything about the lapsarian controversy you will recognize right away that interpreting the passages about the lamb s book of life as being completed before the foundation of the world would necessitate a high supralapsarian position, which has typically been rejected by mainstream calvinists see this link. In a similar fashion, the words, i will not blot out his name from the book of life, at once suggest the understatement of a litotes. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. This verse also makes it clear that once a name is written in the book of life, jesus promises that he will never blot it out, proving once more the. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians.
A detailed study indicates that this divine book contains written names which are of a permanent nature, with one exception seen in rev 22. Having your name in the book of life keeps you from doing what would. God chose you, and he put your name in the lambs book of life. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. The expression in scripture, the book of life, is indeed the book god writes that contains in it the names of all the elect. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. The book of life is also known as the lamb s book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. This verse implies that those whose names are written in the lamb s book of life from the foundation of the world definitely will not worship the beast.
Is everyone written in the book of life and only the saved in the lambs book of life. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lamb s book of life. Thank you father god for your sacrifice, jesus for being the sacrifice and holy spirit for being present, patient and merciful to us. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Your name has to already be there, for it to be blotted out. The lamb s book of life is not the one mentioned where names will be blotted out. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lamb s book of life is.
At first erasure from this list only implied that a man was dead, or that a family was extinct see references. If someone died unsaved there name would then be blotted out. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. Id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. Since one must be saved to be in that book in the first place, to be removed would mean that osas must be false since that would mean they are no longer saved and destined for heaven according to 21. Jul 22, 2017 the lambs book of life and the book of life are not the same book. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. How can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life.
The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of the redeemed whch will never be blotted out. In other words, having our name in the book of life from the foundation of the world seems to mean that god will keep you from falling and grant you to persevere in allegiance to god. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. Mar 09, 2016 a detailed study indicates that this divine book contains written names which are of a permanent nature, with one exception seen in rev 22. Do you think the book of life and the lambs book of. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved. May 17, 2020 in these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. The book of life would be the same as the book of the living and anyone who was ever born would have been in this book. But now, if you will forgive their sin but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written.
The scriptures call the book of life the lamb s book of life revelation. If you re name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. The lamb who has been slain from the creation of the world has a book in which are written all those who have been redeemed by his sacrifice. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. This tells us that these phrases are not intended to be taken literally. Jesus, the lamb of god, owns the lamb s book of life. And that is not a contradiction any more than the way paul is a contradiction when he says, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is god who works in you, both to. A persons name is written in the lamb s book of life only because he. The reader is correct in his assumption that the reference is to the doctrine of eternal election. Thank you that my name is written in the lambs book of life. At this point, the book of life becomes known as the lamb s book of life, for it contains the list of everyone who has life in jesus, the lamb of god. But the bible says that if your name is not in the list you will be cast out of heaven and will not be allowed to enter.
The witness of christ what heaven will be like names blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. My frame was not hidden from you, when i was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. Lambs book of life scripture tells us hwhy yahuah maintained books of records for many things about man and there are at least four books of record we need to know. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth.
The book of life would be the same as the book of the. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. This would imply the lamb s book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Yes the scriptures say our name can be blotted out of the book of life, but it never says it can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. Jan 19, 2016 being in the book, having your name in the book, keeps you from doing what would get you erased from the book if you did it like worshiping the beast. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. After all, it is not gods will that any should perish. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life.
Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. The concept of a book was also used to portray gods allinclusive decree. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. True believers in jesus have nothing to fear about this. The bible teaches us that anyone who believes that jesus is lord gets their name written in that book. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded in the book at the time of their election eph. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lamb s book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of.
Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. The first one everyone gets in, the second one the lambs book of life is for the saved only and from that book you can never be blotted out mima on 91907 in discussing eternal security, the passages about getting ones name blotted out of the book of life are. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. Whichever approach you choose, it is important to note that while scripture does teach about getting blotted out of the book of life, this does not ever refer to losing eternal life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book.
Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. If your name is in the book because you gave your life to jesus then they will let. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. The lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved.
The lamb s book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. However, if our names are already there, it seems to make more sense. These conquerors refer to all christians, meaning every person who has genuine faith in christ will never be removed from the book of life. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. But now, if you will forgive their sinbut if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. In general, all those who are living have their names in the book of life, or the book of the living. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of.
Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Names would only be blotted out if a person refused forgiveness of their sins. To get your name written in the book of life or the lamb s book of life, you have to be a. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Apr 04, 2006 that it definitively says god will blot you out of the book of life.
If your name is in the book because you gave your life to jesus then they will let you in. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to rise from the bottomless pit and go to destruction. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy. The bible actually speaks of two similar books, a book of life and a lamb s book of life, and only the book of life appears in rev. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Jun 05, 2010 since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. The first phrase says may they be blotted out of the book of life, while the second phrase says and may they not be recorded with the righteous. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god.
There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976. And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in. Being in the book, having your name in the book, keeps you from doing what would get you erased from the book if you did it like worshiping the beast. It is written before the foundation of the world rev. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven.
However, recently, a man a work who belongs to assembly of god church tells me that we can lose our salvation and have our names blotted out of the lambs book of life. Once day when we get to heaven before they let us in they will check to make sure that our name is in the book of life. Either you are blotted out or you are not recorded in the first place. He writes the name of every person he ever created in his book. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lamb s book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of life. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. If you want your name written in the lambs book fo life, repeat this prayer and click this link. Predestination and book of life with scripture study.
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